Children of Grace

Karen Briggs and Elita Galvin
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Two sisters share their stories about growing up in a "forgotten" cult that started in New England - which is now known as Greater Grace World Outreach (GGWO)

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  1. Competing With Who?

    EPISODE 1

    Competing With Who?

    We're baaaaaack! In this episode, we wrap up 2024/Season 1 stats, discuss the immediate plan going forward, and muse over a conversation had with a listener. PSA: As our listeners are presumably all adults and we mark our content as "explicit", we have decided to not bleep out swears. If you have any concerns about that, we welcome you to reach out. Email us anytime at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on any major social networking platform.

    31 min
  2. Guestisode: Carol and David

    EPISODE 2

    Guestisode: Carol and David

    Siblings Carol (Bakalyan) Ames and David Bakalyan join us to discuss their experiences with The Bible Speaks, later known as Greater Grace World Outreach. From traveling hours upon hours on school nights for services, to selling their family home for the church, to Lenox and "Divine Design" marriages, this episode is at times devastating and amusing - but remains powerful throughout. TW: Mentions of various forms of abuse (including sexual, financial, religious, and mental abuse), abandonment/neglect, bullying, and trauma. An important resource we want to share based on this episode: *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787   ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

    1h 25m
  3. Guestisode: Tom Sullo

    EPISODE 3

    Guestisode: Tom Sullo

    In this episode, Tom Sullo joins us to discuss his time at The Bible Speaks in Lenox, Greater Grace in Baltimore, and beyond. This winding tale of highs (pun intended) and lows kept us fascinated throughout, so buckle up! _____ TW: Domestic violence, mentions of abuse of minors (included a brief mention of the Ray Fernandez case), drug use, and alcohol use. _____ An important resource we want to share based on this episode: _____ *Suicide and Crisis Hotline (Including Addiction Services)* Call or Text 988 (US) _____ *Recovery Centers of America* 1-800-RECOVERY https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/ _____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  _____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

    1h 8m
  4. Guestisode: Sam Pinkava

    EPISODE 4

    Guestisode: Sam Pinkava

    Sam Pinkava is our guest this week! Tune in as he discusses his fascinating past with Greater Grace, a rather illuminating class lecture from everyone's least favorite head pastor, and his plans for the future. ______ Links to Sam's Campaign sites: Official FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572736883281 Donations: https://donorbox.org/2025-friends-of-sam-campaign Canvassing: https://donorbox.org/events/735848/steps/choose_tickets ______ An important resource we'd like to share based on this episode: ______ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ______ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

    1h 23m
  5. Guestisode: Glorianne (Chute) Schott

    EPISODE 5

    Guestisode: Glorianne (Chute) Schott

    "Great podcast. Here is a challenge. Do you know how I connect to your topic?" And boy, did we ever. We are beyond excited to have Glorianne (Chute) Schott join us for this Guestisode. It's been a long time coming, and we hope you enjoy! ____ Important Resources: *Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline* CALL OR TEXT (800)422-4453 https://www.childhelphotline.org/ ____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ ____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

    1h 27m
  6. Ghostology

    EPISODE 6

    Ghostology

    We've had a lot of guests come on recently (and more are coming!), but we felt like it was a good time to catch up and go over some recent events. We also learned that when we record late at night, things get a little...unhinged. _____ Enjoy! _____ TWs: ghosts, demons, exorcisms, mental health topics, abuse (spiritual, mental, physical, child) _____ Important Resources: *Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline* CALL OR TEXT (800)422-4453 https://www.childhelphotline.org/ _____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ _____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

    1h 14m
  7. Easter Guestisode: Other Halves

    EPISODE 7

    Easter Guestisode: Other Halves

    Our very brave partners agreed to join us for this special holiday edition of our Guestisode series! TWs: abuse and strong religious verbiage (and yes we're still swearing now) Feel free to reach out to us anytime at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com :)

    1h 1m
  8. Guestisode: Daniel Rasmussen

    EPISODE 8

    Guestisode: Daniel Rasmussen

    We are very proud of Daniel Rasmussen, who joined us to discuss his history with Greater Grace - as well as the positive impacts he's making on his community today! _____ TW: strong warning for abuse (including CSA), trauma, bullying, and mental health topics _____ IMPORTANT RESOURCES: **The Baltimore Banner Landing Page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/greater-grace/⁠⁠⁠ **The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones **MCASA: ⁠⁠⁠Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault⁠⁠⁠. **RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the ⁠⁠⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network⁠⁠⁠ by dialing 800.656.HOPE. **The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ⁠⁠⁠ReclamationCollective.com⁠⁠⁠ for more. **National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

    56 min
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Two sisters share their stories about growing up in a "forgotten" cult that started in New England - which is now known as Greater Grace World Outreach (GGWO)

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  • Creator
    Karen Briggs and Elita Galvin
  • Episodes
    47
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Children of Grace